fema daily headsUp for Weds Aug 5 2026

 National Current Operations / Monitoring – August 4-5, 2026

New Significant Incidents / Ongoing Operations:
•  Wildfires – Washington/Idaho

Hazard Monitoring:
• Heavy Rain / Flash Flooding – Central Plains to Great Lakes; South Carolina
• Tropical Activity
   ○ Central and Eastern Pacific:
       • Disturbance 1: Low (20%)
       • Disturbance 2: Low (20%)

Disaster Declaration Activity:
• FMAG Approval: Gann Fire – CA
• Request: Major Disaster Declaration – IA
• Approval: Major Disaster Declaration – WV
• Two amendments issued

Event Monitoring:
•  No new significant events

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https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/USDHSFEMA/2026/08/05/file_attachments/3736531/FEMA Daily Ops Briefing 08-05-2026.pdf

Spokane WA updates - Old Trails Fire - 561 homes destroyed - 9 other blds destroyed - Fairview Fire - 57 homes destroyed